A traditional Costa Rican dish that you may not see at every local restaurant is olla de carne (olla de carne in English means beef stew). In Costa Rican homes, this soup is made on the weekends and in Costa Rican restaurants, they normally offer this soup one day a week (usually Saturday or Sunday). […]
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Puntarenas: The Pearl of the Costa Rican Pacific
If you’re visiting any of these places in Costa Rica: Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Jaco or Montezuma, you’ll be visiting the Puntarenas province. The town, with the same name, is another popular place for tourists since this is where the ferry is. Many Costa Ricans, including Yeison have a strong tie to the town since it […]
Tortuga Island Costa Rica Day Tour: Cruise Through the Gulf of Nicoya
When it comes to breathtaking beaches, stunning landscapes and fun water activities, Costa Rica has it all. There are several places in the country where you can experience all of that and one of them is Tortuga Island, Costa Rica. Tortuga Island, or Isla Tortuga, one of several islands in the Gulf of Nicoya boasts […]
Playa Coyote Costa Rica | Nicoya Peninsula
If you’re driving around the southern part of the Nicoya Peninsula, there are a handful of pristine, non-touristy beaches you can visit along the way since this area is not very developed. Playa Coyote between Santa Teresa and Punta Islita is one of them. We fell in love with this beautiful dark sand beach from […]
The Sloth Institute: Researching, Educating and Helping Sloths
Although the sloths in Costa Rica are not critically endangered, there are many non-profits and groups dedicated to helping these mammals. As more of the country gets developed, the more trees are cut down which means loss of habitat for sloths (and other animals). They end up having to climb on power lines or crossing […]
The Stunning White Sand Beaches of Costa Rica
Who doesn’t love a beautiful white sand beach? There’s something about a beach with sparkling white sand and clear turquoise water that warms the heart and in Costa Rica, there are several stunning white sand beaches that will take your breath away. In this post, I’m going to go over some of the white sand […]